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A Walther for under $400? The New 9mm Creed—Full Review.

A Walther for under $400? The New 9mm Creed—Full Review.

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My first view of the Creed was a few months ago at the Walther HQ in Fort Smith. I was impressed while looking at the pre-production sample, and was shocked to hear the suggested retail of $399.00! I even asked if they were concerned by the price/value relationship with their other guns. They assured me that they would be fine. So, I had a chance to test it recently and here is how it did.

Rob Leatham Tips & Tactics On Shooting a Handgun with a Red Dot

Rob Leatham Tips & Tactics On Shooting a Handgun with a Red Dot

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We recently had the opportunity to attend an event where we received hands-on training from no less than Springfield Armory’s Rob Leatham. Set up as part of a writer’s event for the introduction of the Springfield Saint rifle, we had the chance to have Leatham give us all a quick introduction to the ins and outs of optics-equipped pistols.

Suppressed, Red Dot-Ready Carry Gun? S&W M&P C.O.R.E. 9mm—Full Review.

Suppressed, Red Dot-Ready Carry Gun? S&W M&P C.O.R.E. 9mm—Full Review.

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I am normally a Glock guy, as anyone that has trained with me over the last seven years knows. But one thing a life in the military will break you of quickly is brand loyalty. You always have to be looking for an advantage, and in a world were equipment failures cost lives, you don’t care at all where that advantage comes from. So when the chance to review the Smith and Wesson M&P C.O.R.E. with threaded barrel came up, I jumped at the chance.

Green Beret Blows Up Stuff with a Lightweight .50: The Desert Eagle L6—Full Review.

Green Beret Blows Up Stuff with a Lightweight .50: The Desert Eagle L6—Full Review.

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So, what are the practical purposes of a Desert Eagle .50 Action Express? Well, the only one I can think of is for hunters/fishermen in Grizzly territory, that don’t like revolvers. Which is a pretty limited segment of the population. I am happy to report that this opinion changed after I took this bad Johnson to the range.

The Glock 19 (top) uses a tilting barrel short recoil system while the Beretta PX4 Storm (bottom) uses a rotary locking system.

Rotary Action Autopistols—What Are They, and Why Do You Need One?

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Rotary action pistols are somewhat rare when compared against more traditional tilting barrel designs. With a rotary-action pistol, the results are similar, but the method differs. The barrel and slide still remain locked together for a hot second until pressure drops. However, as the slide travels back, the barrel rotates, rather than tilts, to unlock from the slide.

Gunfight Science: Five Simple Steps To Survive A Home Invasion

Gunfight Science: Five Simple Steps To Survive A Home Invasion

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Want to make sure you are ready and prepared to face a deadly home invasion? Do you want to be ready when the unimaginable happens? Then read on about these five simple steps you need to know.

Introducing The Springfield Armory Saint AR-15 - Clay's Full Review, Mag Dumps, Torture Tests & Silly Man Tricks

Introducing The Springfield Armory Saint AR-15 – Clay’s Full Review, Mag Dumps, Torture Tests & Silly Man Tricks

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While they may be known for their M1A rifles, 1911s and XD pistols, Springfield Armory has just jumped into the AR world with the new Saint rifle in 5.56mm. Take a look at our mag dump torture test and full review of this exciting new firearm.

Behind The Scenes: The Springfield Armory Saint Release Event  Las Vegas

Behind The Scenes: The Springfield Armory Saint Release Event Las Vegas

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Springfield Armory Saint release event in Las Vegas, where we put the rifle through its paces in a variety of CQB, tactical and long range situations.

Field of Chaos in the Desert - Tannerite, Cars, Zombies, Garden Gnomes & AR-15s

Field of Chaos in the Desert – Tannerite, Cars, Zombies, Garden Gnomes & AR-15s

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For more information, visit . I have been to a lot of product introductions over the years. From rifles to pistols to shotguns, I like to think I am a pretty seasoned industry professional that has seen it all. Well, I can honestly say that Springfield Armory threw me for a loop on the introduction [...]

Hybrid Pump/Semi-Auto Scattergun? The TriStar TEC-12—Full Review.

Hybrid Pump/Semi-Auto Scattergun? The TriStar TEC-12—Full Review.

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There are few firearms as versatile as the shotgun. The modern shotgun is a work of engineering prowess, but one seemingly insurmountable issue has been developing a semi-automatic that can fire the full range of loads. In these cases, you usually must revert back to a pump action. But what if you want one that can do everything?